Frontiers of Gold – Brian Hodge (1979)

Author: Brian Hodge
Publisher: Cambaroora Star Publications, Penshurst, NSW
Year: 1979
Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
Pagination: 287 pages
Illustrations: Illustrations, maps and portraits
Size: Approx. 23 cm
ISBN: 0959657312
Series: Goldfields Story, 1851–1861 – Book 2

Description

Frontiers of Gold by Brian Hodge is the second volume in the Goldfields Story, 1851–1861 series, exploring the history of the New South Wales goldfields during the formative years of the gold rush.

The book focuses particularly on the Hill End region and surrounding goldfield communities, including Bathurst, Kelso and Sofala. It examines the development of gold mining, exploration, settlement and the diverse communities drawn to the region, including Chinese miners and settlers.

Illustrated with historical photographs, maps and portraits, this is a substantial regional history of one of New South Wales’ most important gold-mining districts.

Includes bibliographical references and an index.

Condition

Good. Wear and tears to the dust jacket. Previous owner's name inside the cover. Internally near fine, with pages clean and well preserved.

Why You’ll Love It

A detailed and collectable local history title for readers interested in the NSW gold rush, Hill End, Sofala, Bathurst and nineteenth-century mining history.

Particularly appealing for collectors of regional histories, Australian mining books and works relating to the Central West of New South Wales.